Motherly Advice {Finding Your Way to Tomorrow}

When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray...

~ Rumi

I've had a rough week. I've been fighting a cold that seems to have taken up residence deep inside my head; I found out a friend died; I had a migraine; My kids were cranky, crabby, ungrateful little devils; I've been hurting for my sister-in-law's family as her mom battles cancer and related maladies; my dog splashed water from her bowl in the kitchen and I slipped in it and fell and bruised my knee; and all of this has pushed me down; down to my knees.

Yes, it could be worse. It could always be worse. It's all in the perspective; how it's framed, right?

There are some weeks that I could take all of these things in stride; and then there's a week like last week when that's about all I can take.

When there is hurt; when there is uncertainty; when everything is too much and too big to understand how do you process it? How do you find your way from the shadowy oblivion to the soft, shady light of the living?

I seek words of wisdom. I seek meaning in death and life. I seek solitude to think.

I ponder the past, the present and the future.

I wallow in the dark pools of sadness.

And then I resolve to get up and move forward; forward to where the light dwells.

So, I spent my week, scanning signs, headlines and Facebook posts for meaningful words and messages. I spent much time in prayer and with my scriptures and devotions. I ran, yes, people, ran on my treadmill several times. I shed tears. I slept. I played mental tapes of old memories. I laughed. I watched Lars and the Real Girl {and strangely enough, this helped}. And I kept getting up and moving forward.

Tonight, as I lay in between the two Darling, Devilish Boys for bedtime reading, I chose Lily and Her Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes as our 3^rd book. We love all of the books by this author. The boys love them because they are silly and relatable. I love them because there is always a touching sentiment hidden within the story that we all need to be reminded of on occasion.

In this book, after Lily has a disappointing day at school, her teacher writes her a note that says, "Today was difficult. Tomorrow will be better."

So, if you've had a rough week too. Get up and get out there because tomorrow will be better! Over and out...

Anna

 

 

Comments

[Terry]

But, of course, I do get on my knees and pray too!!! :)

[Terry]

Ohhh, the above one line comment was an "add on" following a much better comment, but it appears that i have lost it! So I will just say that this blog is really, really, good!!! And as usual, I am very proud of you!!!